Table 1 Themes and corresponding categories describing men’s experiences, perceptions and challenges of partner support during pregnancy labour and delivery
From: Husbands’ experience and perception of supporting their wives during childbirth in Tanzania
CATEGORIES | THEMES |
|---|---|
Partner’s expectations of support Marriage commitment | Demonstrating care, love and affection |
Men’s responsibilities in support and care during pregnancy, labour and delivery. Men’s preparations before delivery | Men’s adoption with modern life style |
Community’s perspective on men’s support. Men’s expectations over support provided to partners. | Observing women’s right |
Financial instabilities during the process of care provided by men. Constraints with transport for reaching the health care centres. Health care setting and the attitude of health care providers. | Meeting social economic difficulties |